P. O. Box 850421
Richardson, TX 75081
ph: 214 673 2502
james
My ministry distinctive divorces Chirstians from mixing law with grace for salvation. My emphasis is on the difference between Moses' Law and Christ's commands in the New Covenant as given as "instructions in righteousness" not for righteousness. These were administerd by the Apostle Paul who wrote that, "If any man think himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I writes unto you are the commandments of the Lord." 1 Corinthians 14:37.
Salvation is beliiving that Jesus gave His life for you that He might give eternal life to you "if" you believe.
Discipleship is you giving your human lifestyle to Jesus "after" you have believed.
This difference is made in this online book:
If you have any questions regarding eternal life that are not covered in this book or the audio teaching place send to us by clicking on Contact Us
It been my experiece that many who believe you cannot lose your eternal salvation cannot defend this good news by Scriptures when challenged with questions such as “What about the Scripture that states your name can be blotted out of the book of life or Jesus will spew the lukewarm out of His mouth? What about enduring unto the end to be saved? What about the analogy of the washed swine, isn’t that a believer losing his salvation? Or what about the Scripture that states if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and starts sinning his righteousness will be forgotten? Or the list of sins Paul gave stating they that do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of heaven? What if a believer commits suicide, the Bible states that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. What if a Christian blasphemes the Holy Ghost, there's no forgiveness for this sin. This book as well as my 15 minute audio teachings to the right of this answers all these seemingly tough questions by the Scriptures. If you could lose your salvation, what are you doing that is causing you to keep it? Until the Lord brings you to the end of yourself and shows you His grace, you will be suspicious of the gospel and believe that itis sustained by your good works. These audio messages as well as this book are designed to show believers that our eternal God's promise of eternal redemption, eternal salvation, and eternal life can be trusted. This book gives classic illustrations based on Scripture that answer seeming contradictions with ease. Can born again believers lose their eternal salvation, eternal redemption, or eternal life? No! “Nevertheless what saith the Scriptures?” Have You Heard the Good News?
Read it free at Have You Heard The Good News or listen to the audio messages to the right if you seek knowledge regarding if you can lose your salvation.
My second ministry distinctive is contained in my book The Complete Works of Blacks in the Bible. In Dr. Seuss book "That Sam I am that Sam I am I do not like that Sam I am, I do not like green and and Ham, and neither do theologians. They do not like Ham in their anthropology, they do not like Ham in their sociology. Theologians of old frame race prejudice in their allegetions that Ham was cursed, when the Scripture says "Cursed by Canaan..." and a curse causeless shall not come according to Proverb 26:1-2. Hence, Ham was not guilty Canaan was but the key is hid in the Hebrew use of language regarding their term for grandson. Obtain your copy at www.BlacksInTheBible.org.
My Reflections
In reflecting on this project, I realize were it not for the planning, measurements, and accountability of this internship, I would not be presently experiencing the happiness I feel for the birth of this teaching and training project. This DTS internship took my dream and made it a reality while I was under the faithful guidance of a former DTS student, a pastor named Dr. Terrance Autry. The work was tedious but structured and orderly and it brought into manifestation what I and a fellow missionary had been planning to do for years. My structured program that teaches the eternality of a believer in Christ for one’s soul’s eternal salvation is now on the Internet for distant worlds to see. For this I am overwhelmed, overjoyed, and grateful. Having been able to procure the website Have You Heard the Good News was a blessing. Once this internship is graded I will remove its pictures and move the 15-minute audio sermons on this page to a restructured front page. Then, Lord willing, I intend to begin promoting this website heavily. My 15-minute audio messages contain answers to questions I had for Christians that believed "once saved always saved”. I thought it was heresy until I learned the good news. Now, I have DTS’s training and now a website that will deliver apologetics on the subject of eternal security so Christians can better stand in defense of the gospel. I taught these lessons in Africa and they were received with joy. My reflections causes me to prioritize promoting the gospel, because many people desire to hear me speak more about black people in Scripture. I temper those messages with the gospel since “the flesh profits nothing” regardless of its color. In Africa the topic of blacks in the bible is well received as a pleasant surprise. However, in America there is a rebellious group that is usurping the black Church’s influence and they call themselves black Hebrews and claim Jesus was black. They condemn black pastors for promoting a “white Jesus”. These black Hebrews indoctrinate blacks to worship God by the Old Covenant’s Law of Moses. My ministry’s intends not only to stand in defense of the gospel but to also provide pastors with accurate knowledge based in Scripture to refute the unbiblical claims of such cults. My mentor, Dr. Autry, consulted me on how to handle certain questions from this black Hebrew cult that is winning the minds of African Americans who are starved for identity and direction. I plan to fortify Christians with knowledge of the word of God that will bring many souls to see the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of souls of men, women, boys and girls regardless of color.
I am also thankful as I reflect on addressing the much-neglected topic of blacks in the Bible. To ignore black characters in Scripture is tantamount to ignoring Christ's cross because Hamites were the backdrop that God often used in Old Testament stories. In regards to the greatest miracle of the Old Testament, God delivering the children of Israel, this took place in Africa in the nation the Psalmist labels "the land of Ham." (Ps 105:23, 106:22) Then an African princess found Moses floating down the African Nile. Later, Scripture records that Moses married an Ethiopian skin colored woman, and God charged him with running Hamites off of Israel's Promised land known as the land of Canaan "and Ham is the father of Canaan."
As I deliver these Bible stories in the context that they should be read, I enjoy watching my audiences minds expand as their thought processes change as a result of God’s word revealing to them the history of blacks in the Bible. It has been my experience that whatever nationality or education levels my audience has their Bibles do not read the same to them again. DTS’ resident historian Dr. John Hannah read this book and suggested me to have it published by a reputable publisher once edited.
Did you know that Daniel 8 served to predict the rise of Alexander the great who had a personal of a Billy goat. This prophecy says of itself that it will again serve for "the time of the end" when a leader from the west who is moved by 'choler" a King James Word meaning one who is irritiated by small slights. This western leader will make war agains the leader of Persia, called Iran since 1936, and destroy him. Then his nation will become very great and when he is strong he will be taken down. Then, four nations will fill the void of his superpower and in the latter time out of one of the four kingdoms will come the one called "the little horn" known as the Antichrist. Get Bible Prophecy & Trump on Amazon.
Powerpoints
Pictorial Prophecy Presentation
Ministry Distinctive 15 Minute Audio 30 teaching sessions developed
My summation of my experiences
I found Dr. Autry's suggestions for topics I should cover invaluable. His style is to use an most attention getting title that should arouse curiosity of my target audience. Hence, the topics above use leading questions some with stark answers. He also gently suggested that I broaden my evangelism to include family matters. Dr. Autry also gave me suggested reading materials on social justice. These topics will be covered after the basics are firmly established. With DTS as a model that focuses on Christology that puts family matters as electives, I will make those teachings available after this ministration.
My development of content was rewarding to me, while managing those who would be delivering it proved challenging. Leading from afar demanded a strict chain-of-command, otherwise my time was being severely taxed. While in Africa one of my team leaders informed me that I should not allow myself to be so accessible and to begin referring people to my team leaders who should be involved in the work while my focus should be on the heavy lifting such as lesson prep. My mentor could not see this so I was grateful that he shared his thoughts with me.
Dr. Autry cautioned me to deliver one message on one subject at a time. In the beginning, I was too scattered and it showed in my verbal presentations. However, with his coaching as demonstrated in the 15-minute audio sermons above, I took his advice to heart and delved deeper into the subject. This was also a criticism that I received from the field feedback that though knowledgeable I did not show depth when speaking on a subject. Going forward, I plan to continue taking Dr. Autry's recommendation to heart and exhaust the subject to the best of my ability by focusing on one area rather that use the breath of a subject that leaves my audience grasping for exactly what my main point is after I have made a flurry of points. From now on, Have You Heard the Good News ministry will drill into solid foundation of Scripture and use it to make one point at a time.
I value this project as my personally distinguished lifetime achievement. And I plan to use it to the glory of God for the equipping of saints in Africa, America, and to the uttermost part of the world as an attempt to fulfill our Lord's Great Commission.
Artifacts
Sample sermon on Eternal Salvation based on Hebrew 10:14. Believers are "perfected forever"
Powerpoints
Regarding Eternal Security
Prophecy in a Pictorial Presentation
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P. O. Box 850421
Richardson, TX 75081
ph: 214 673 2502
james